Does anybody pour plastics?

Bubba_Bruiser · 02-15-09, 09:41 PM

I have been researching a while and thinking about buying a few molds and pouring a few baits. I noticed if it doesn't work out well, the resale isn't half bad on the stuff either. Does anyone else pour any or their plastics?

Bender · 02-15-09, 10:11 PM

Yes, you can do a search on here since there are other threads regarding this or if there are any questions I can help answer just ask.

Bubba_Bruiser · 02-15-09, 10:36 PM

Do you use plastic or aluminum molds, or build them? I saw a paste mold, but I don't understand making the 2nd sid how they have it laid out. I will dig a little deeper. Alright, I am going on the search. Thanks Bender.

bfd300 · 02-15-09, 10:47 PM

i used to pour 5" stick baits w/ an alum mold......i could never get the consistency right so i gave up............it's an art and you need patience.

otto

Bender · 02-16-09, 01:56 AM

We use aluminum molds for stuff that we sell, got 18 of them so far, many are custom. We have made some 2 piece molds out of fiberglass resin and some other plastic compounds but they never turned out quite right. Many guys use Plaster of Paris, but I don't think that it would produce molds good enough for making lots of baits. (we just shipped an order of 2160 baits) I think POP would work fine if you are making baits for yourself, but there are many steps to getting the air out and sealing them.
Check www.tackleunderground.com for instructions on making them.

sharpe012010 · 02-16-09, 02:08 AM

where can i get some good molds? like beaver molds and whatnot. i found a very good website but i somehow lost the link

Bender · 02-16-09, 08:56 AM

www.bobstackleshack.com
www.del-mart.com
www.bearsbaits.com (he will be adding aluminum molds soon)
www.lurecraft.com
There may be more, but I don't remember any others.

aikenyounggun · 02-16-09, 10:04 AM

yeah after i get some money when the grass starts growing (i mow) im gonna get some plastic and some plastic molds and pour my own......... on another forum i asked whether i need aluminum or plastic..... a guy who has his baits spread around the state said he had aluminum molds b/c they cool a lot fater...... but he said if you have the time and just getting into it and not planning on selling it plastic molds are ok..... you just have to let them cool down for like 10 minutes

aikenyounggun · 02-16-09, 10:04 AM

ohhh yeah..... i have been looking at lurecraft.com

02-15-09, 09:41 PM	#1
Bubba_Bruiser BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South MS Posts: 3,659	Does anybody pour plastics? I have been researching a while and thinking about buying a few molds and pouring a few baits. I noticed if it doesn't work out well, the resale isn't half bad on the stuff either. Does anyone else pour any or their plastics? __________________ \,,,,/ ROCK ON! HRN4L!

02-15-09, 10:36 PM	#3
Bubba_Bruiser BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South MS Posts: 3,659	Do you use plastic or aluminum molds, or build them? I saw a paste mold, but I don't understand making the 2nd sid how they have it laid out. I will dig a little deeper. Alright, I am going on the search. Thanks Bender. __________________ \,,,,/ ROCK ON! HRN4L!

02-16-09, 02:08 AM	#6
sharpe012010 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: tuscaloosa, alabama Posts: 112	where can i get some good molds? like beaver molds and whatnot. i found a very good website but i somehow lost the link __________________ Cant catch em sittin at home... Total # bass 09: 125 Largest 09: 8.6 lb

02-16-09, 10:04 AM	#8
aikenyounggun BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: aiken, SC Posts: 2,051	yeah after i get some money when the grass starts growing (i mow) im gonna get some plastic and some plastic molds and pour my own......... on another forum i asked whether i need aluminum or plastic..... a guy who has his baits spread around the state said he had aluminum molds b/c they cool a lot fater...... but he said if you have the time and just getting into it and not planning on selling it plastic molds are ok..... you just have to let them cool down for like 10 minutes __________________ <>< Rather be Fishing ><>

02-16-09, 10:04 AM	#9
aikenyounggun BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: aiken, SC Posts: 2,051	ohhh yeah..... i have been looking at lurecraft.com __________________ <>< Rather be Fishing ><>

02-15-09, 10:11 PM	#2
Bender BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brighton, MI Posts: 2,414	Yes, you can do a search on here since there are other threads regarding this or if there are any questions I can help answer just ask.

02-15-09, 10:47 PM	#4
bfd300 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 121	i used to pour 5" stick baits w/ an alum mold......i could never get the consistency right so i gave up............it's an art and you need patience. otto

02-16-09, 01:56 AM	#5
Bender BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brighton, MI Posts: 2,414	We use aluminum molds for stuff that we sell, got 18 of them so far, many are custom. We have made some 2 piece molds out of fiberglass resin and some other plastic compounds but they never turned out quite right. Many guys use Plaster of Paris, but I don't think that it would produce molds good enough for making lots of baits. (we just shipped an order of 2160 baits) I think POP would work fine if you are making baits for yourself, but there are many steps to getting the air out and sealing them. Check www.tackleunderground.com for instructions on making them.

02-16-09, 08:56 AM	#7
Bender BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brighton, MI Posts: 2,414	www.bobstackleshack.com www.del-mart.com www.bearsbaits.com (he will be adding aluminum molds soon) www.lurecraft.com There may be more, but I don't remember any others.

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